Thank you!

Today's a snow day, but the main roads are cleared, which means we were able to do fun stuff today, away from home.  I love not having a schedule sometimes, just "being" and taking life as it comes.  On the other hand, laundry would pile up, sticky floor spots would remain, and I'd eat more than I should (not that I don't do that anyway). A day like today is great to enjoy the family, bake a little, and ponder goals.

My "to do" list until further notice:
1. Do my version of "Food Nanny" and make a weekly schedule of meals, and avoiding altogether the last minute dinner dilemma.
2. Smart spending for everything.  It all adds up, even the little things.
3. De-junk as I go.  When I come across something in need of being less, lessen it.
4. Take more deep breaths daily.  Ponder the big picture in the moment where I most need it. :)
5. More importantly of late, to listen and wait more, and steam-roll ahead less.
6. Be in the moment.

You get the gist, love everything a little more.

My brother's wife, affectionately referred to as, J-dawg, has planned for the month of February, a service boot camp focusing on saying/writing thank you's!  Taking the time to write someone a note, letting them know you appreciate them, something they've done, or just saying hey.  She will also have some give-aways for those who enter and participate.  Something to do for February.

One highlight in our family is that my parents received their mission call to serve in Atlanta, GA!  They're going to start the 21st of this month.  They've talked about this for a looooong time and I know this will be the best, hardest thing they've done, next to raising 7 kids.  So if you're living in northern Georgia and see a great looking missionary couple, please stop and say hello!

Avery is doing well.  She is dangerously close to being a terrible-two, and she's almost 3.  We cut back on the food she's getting overnight, and so she's stopped (knock on wood) spitting up AND she's eating more!!  Woot, woot!  She's getting there and we've never been more optimistic about this. :)
Avery will be starting special preschool later this month.  This will give her the extra boost to catch up to her peers, that's the plan anyway.  She will also love the social aspect, even if I'll miss her for the little bit she'll be away.

 aw, boys